Bill > HB4679

This bill, amending Michigan's "Weights and Measures Act," clarifies the director's authority to inspect and test weights and measures for accuracy, including those used commercially to determine the weight, measurement, or count of commodities or the cost of services. It introduces provisions for inspecting representative samples of mass-produced or single-use devices instead of every individual unit, and also allows for "qualified dispensers" to meet inspection requirements by adhering to specific federal regulations. The bill also updates references to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) handbooks for methods of sale and packaging/labeling regulations, with specific exceptions, and clarifies that a "ton" is defined as 2,000 pounds. Additionally, it exempts motor vehicle repair facilities from direct oversight by the department for certain oil sales violations, deferring to the Secretary of State's authority unless a matter is referred. This bill is contingent on the enactment of House Bill No. 4678.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4679